Cigar notes and thoughts - Smoke 'em if you got 'em, by Churchill
May 12, 2008
CIGAR MOMENTS
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igar smoking is about the moment. Cigars can last from 15 minutes to over an hour, depending on their length and how you smoke. They give you time to reflect. Blaise Pascal, the famous mathematician, spoke of the importance of a man sitting alone in reflection at the end of a day. You’ll find that this time alone with your cigar may ultimately be some of your most productive. This is the time where your mind will provide you with the answers to key questions about your business and relationships.
I enjoy my cigars with a notepad nearby. It’s not uncommon for me to have a full page of notes and ideas by the time my cigar has been extinguished. Try it. Grab a beer, cocktail, or glass of wine. Select a nice cigar from your humidor, and recline on the patio with a notepad and pen. Just let your mind wander. Don’t try to think about anything in particular. Soon you’ll find that ideas will be running through your head faster than a metro-sexual sashaying through the aisles at a beauty products sale. You might remember some mundane details like you have to call someone back, that your wife’s birthday was yesterday, or that you left your business cash deposits at the strip club. But eventually, you’ll start generating more substantial thoughts and ideas. You might solve the problem you were having at work, you might get an idea for a new invention, you might finally comprehend the theory of relativity, or you might figure out how to get your wife to have a threesome. But the ideas will come. It could be the booze, the cigars, or simply sitting idle with a quiet mind, but it works. So get off your ass and go relax.
April 25, 2008
CHARLES THE GREAT
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stumbled across a cigar the other day called Charles the Great. For a reasonably priced cigar, the quality was quite impressive. They average about $5 a cigar. They’re a Honduran cigar made with Cuban seed filler and a Connecticut wrapper. They’re made by hand. They’re a natural, mild cigar. They have a very nice taste. For 5 bucks, you can’t beat ‘em. Highly recommended.
April 22, 2008
CHASING THE MEMORY OF THE GLORIOUS CUBAN
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s an American, I’m at the distinct disadvantage of not having ready access to Cuban cigars. Sure, I’ve purchased some from guys I met, been given some as gifts, purchased some overseas, and even ordered some on-line (He He He, just kidding Mr. Customs official, Sir). But I’ve always been suspect about what I was getting. I don’t think I’ve had a so-called Cuban any time recently that has blown me away. As a matter of fact, I’ve smoked only one Cuban in the last ten years which made me stand up and take notice. It was a Cohiba Robusto given to me as a gift. It burned easy, the draw was easy, and the flavor was pronounced. However, I’ve never been able to find anything even remotely close since. Perhaps it’s just a fond memory that has grown fonder over time. Perhaps no cigar exists that can live up to that memory. Perhaps it was just the right mix of alcohol, time, place, and company. In any event, I’ll continue my search for such a satisfying cigar. And of course the journey is more than half of the enjoyment.
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